Table 1.
Baseline clinical and functional characteristics of COPD patients and SHS
| COPD | Control | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 9 | 7 | |
| Sex ratio (male/female) | 8 / 1 | 6 / 1 | |
| Age (years) | 57.3 (6.0) | 62.6 (4.5) | NS |
| FEV1 (% pred.) | 54.6 (17.5) | 116.0 (13.1) | p < 0.001 |
| FEV1 / VC | 43.6 (9.6) | 76.2 (4.4) | p < 0.001 |
| PaO2 (mmHg) | 71.1 (9.9) | ||
| PA level (Voorips score) | 7.3 (3.2–8.3) | 4.1 (1.7–4.9) | NS $ |
Data are presented as mean (SD) or median (Q1-Q3). FEV1 Forced expiratory volume in 1 s, VC slow vital capacity, % pred: % predicted, PaO2 arterial oxygen tension, PA Physical activity. § Mann-Whitney U Test